Ryan is the principal sales representative and founder of Hi
Altitude Sales & Consulting. As principal, Ryan oversees his team of five
employees, manages sales for all of their manufacturers and brands as well as
key account sales management. Ryan brings more than 26 years of experience in
the outdoor industry and is considered an expert when it comes to sophisticated
and complex selling strategies which involve several metrics and a multitude of
items. Previously, Ryan worked as an independent sales representative for
Richard Stone & Associates in Northern California. Ryan oversaw the sales
management of seven major product lines varying from outdoor to work markets. He was
instrumental in opening new accounts and markets and growing existing markets.
He thrived in organizing and implementing special promotions and directed
educational, sales and technical support trainings for customers. He
also worked on the original committee that started the Outdoor University.

In other roles, Ryan held a buyer title with Sport
Chalet in southern California. While with Sport Chalet, Ryan lead the complete
re-assortment of white & flat water boating assortments as well as building the backcountry, cross-country & telemark ski and the climbing departments. After
always having an entrepreneur mentality, Ryan moved back to Colorado and
started Hi Altitude Sales and Consulting in October 1997. He knew the Rocky
Mountain territory was a perfect landscape for his business as it offers a
balance with four distinct seasons and a variety of outdoor sporting
opportunities.